MANILA, Philippines –— The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has allayed fears of some BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) clients who reported loss of money from online transactions they allegedly did not conduct personally. BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier said officials of BDO have reported to the central bank about the unauthorized withdrawals. “We requested some […]
Archives for January 2018
Construction of P350-M rehab center in Sarangani starts
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Ground works for the construction of the China-funded P350 million regional drug treatment and rehabilitation center in Alabel town in Sarangani Province started here yesterday, January 12, 2018. The Chinese government, through project implementer China Aid, tapped state-owned China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd. (CSCEC) to build the facility […]
Sandiganbayan convicts former Bohol vice-mayor
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan convicted former Vice-Mayor Josil Trabajo of Carmen, Bohol for violating the anrti-graft and corrupt law. The Sandiganbayan sentenced Trabajo to a penalty of six years to 10 years imprisonment, with perpetual disqualification from holding public office. It appreciated the prosecution’s evidence showing that Trabajo, in his official capacity as […]
Zamboanga del Sur Mayor , 8 officials to face graft charges
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The mayor and eight officials from Tukuran, Zamboanga Del Sur are set to face trial in connection with the anomalous purchase of a heavy equipment in May 2011. The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause against Mayor Francisvic Villamero, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) officers Roberto Sayson, Loreto Peñaranda, Rogelim Cabrales, […]
PNP Direktor “Bato” nakuratan sa pagtaas sa iyang sueldo
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, MINDANAW-— Nakuratan si Philippine National Police direktor Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa sa dihang nakit-an niya ang iyang sueldo karong buwana. Nagtuo man gud daw si dela Rosa nga ang gagmayg rangko lang ang makatagamtam sa pagpausbaw sa suhulan nga bag-uhay pa lang gipatuman ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte. Sa pakighinabi sa membro sa […]
Zamboanga DENR officials relieved from posts
DAVAO CITY, Philippines— The regional director and the provincial environmental officer of Zamboanga peninsula were relieved form posts for being negligent in their tasks which resulted to the denudation of the forest and displacement of indigenous peoples in the area. This after President Rodrigo Duterte Monday, January 8, ordered the closure of Dacon Group of […]
DoT revamp worries Davao tourism sector
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The major shakeup in the Department of Tourism (DoT) stirred opposition from the tourism sector given its cost to the industry, especially in Davao. City Tourism Officer Generose Tecson confirmed various associations and tourism councils nationwide had submitted their respective positions in the reshuffling at the national and regional offices. DoT […]
Duterte to PAGCOR : Stay away from corruption
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte asked officials and employees of the government-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to stay away from the temptations of money and avoid any act which constitutes graft and corruption. In his speech during the PAGCOR’s event “2018 Kick Off: Game On! All in For Nation Building” at […]
Customs to strengthen Zamboanga port to curb smuggling
DAVAO CITY , Philippines— Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña vowed to curb smuggling in Zamboanga port. Smuggling activities are rampant in Zamboanga as reports said some government officials are protecting the smugglers, a perception which has yet to be verified. During the turn-over of P100-million worth smuggled products, Lapeña revealed he will strengthen the campaign in […]
Paolo Duterte wishes new Davao City Vice Mayor “Good luck”
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Resigned Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo “Pulomh” Dutetre wished his successor and party mate third district Councilor Bernard Al-ag “Good luck” in a text message. Al-ag formally took his oath as the new Davao City Vice Mayor before Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio at the City Hall Wednesday afternoon. It can be recalled […]
I-ACT apprehends 244 road unworthy PUVs
MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT) apprehended 244 public utility vehicles (PUVs) during the first day of the full implementation of the ‘Tanggal Bulok, Tanggal Usok’ campaign to flag down road unworthy public transport in compliance with the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) last Wednesday. The council said in a statement Thursday that it […]
Ombudsman suspends Escalante city vice-mayor
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the suspension of Escalante City Vice-Mayor Santiago Maravillas after he was found guilty of two counts of Abuse of Authority/Oppression. Investigation found that during his stint as Acting Mayor, Maravillas terminated the services of contractual employees Florencio Lauron and Francisca Pabuaya, occupying the positions of […]
Dagkung kumpanya sa logging sa Zamboanga gipasira ni Duterte
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, MINDANAW— Gipasira ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte ang duha ka dagkung patigayon sa Zamboanga Peninsula nga nalambigit sa illegal nga pagpamutol ug kahoy sa kalasangan nga miguba sa kinaiyahan. Gimando ang pagpasira sa Dacon Group of Cos. ug iyang mga kaubang negosyo ubos sa South Davao Development Co. Inc. (Sodaco) ug Sirawai Plywood […]